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AB03 SLB

2017 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,328 mi
Last recorded67,328 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Passat68,204 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB03 SLB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 14 Nov 2025 67,328 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 62,495 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 53,816 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 42,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 27,869 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 20,927 miles
Pass 12 May 2020

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How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?

Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
8,659
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
591,281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 256,176
constant velocity joint gaiter split 196,521
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 92,195
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 90,839
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 89,758
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AB03 SLB is a 2017 Volkswagen Passat in Blue with a 1,395cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 68,204 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Passat fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 256,176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AB03 SLB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Passat typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 9 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AB03 SLB registered?

AB03 SLB is a 2017 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 20 May 2017.

Is AB03 SLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB03 SLB shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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